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Learner Beliefs about Language Learning and Learner Autonomy : A Reconsideration
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Usuki, Miyuki |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Abstract | Learner autonomy has received increased attention in recent language teaching and learning literature. Although Holec (1981)proposed a somewhat categorical definition of learner autonomy, thisconcept canbeviewed invarious ways depending onfactors suchascontext andculture. Onemay posit thatlearner autonomy is based on Western values and,assuch, is notas easilyaccessible in the Asian context. With such views in mind, the purpose of mystudy is togaina greater understanding of Japanese students' beliefs regarding foreign language learning in a particular context. Learner autonomy is defined in this chapter as learners' internal attitudes for self-motivation. My study shows thatpositive self-beliefs andmetacognitive awareness can beconsidered as keys inpromoting learner autonomy. Instead of training learners to satisfy teacher expectations, or simply giving students unbounded freedom to make decisions, learner development should be more concerned with the nature of both students' and teachers' learning asa path towards self-growth. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://c-faculty.chuo-u.ac.jp/~mikenix1/ldsig/AYA/Usuki.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
